The Miami Heat said a live-stream link titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference” was posted by mistake to the team’s YouTube channel. The post, which included the date July 27, was later deleted. A team spokesperson told ESPN on Tuesday night that the club’s social media department had bee
The host Chicago Cubs sent 12 batters to the plate in a six-run first inning as they rolled to a comfortable 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Pete Crow-Armstrong was a perfect 2-for-2 with three walks and two RBIs for Chicago, which evened the series after the Tigers’ 8-6 extra-inn
By Aditya Soni and Jaspreet Singh July 21 (Reuters) – Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and underscoring soccer’s growing appeal in the U.S. after decades of efforts to broaden its audience. Held in
SEATTLE (AP) — One day after Caleb Ferguson was caught on camera yelling at umpire Bill Miller and appearing to use profanity, the Cincinnati Reds lefty apologized. Before Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners, Ferguson said it was “unprofessional” for him to express his frustrations tow
Napheesa Collier is in line to make her 2026 season debut Wednesday, as the Minnesota Lynx listed their star guard as probable to face the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night’s injury report. Collier, 29, was the Most Valuable Player runner-up in consecutive seasons and the 2024 Defensive Player of the Y
The New York Yankees announced on Tuesday that left-hander Max Fried will be reinstated from the injured list and start the nightcap of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will start the opener, made necessary by a rainout on Tuesday. Fr
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player. Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA’s career leader in 3-pointers. The Na
In his final tour level match on clay, three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka dropped a grueling 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 decision to Argentina’s Roman Andres Burruchaga on Tuesday in the first round of the Estoril Open in Portugal. The 41-year old Swiss native, who will retire at the end of this season,
Athletics rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle on Monday night after an injury during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Kuroda-Grauer underwent the surgery at a hospital in Phoenix and the team said he
Kurt Kitayama is in fine shape in the FedEx Cup playoff race heading into his title defense at the 3M Open this week in Blaine, Minn. Thanks to 11 straight made cuts and four top-10s on the year, including a T2 at the signature Genesis Invitational, Kitayama sits 32nd in the points’ standings. The t
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June in a signal the sport is heading to a labor confrontation this offseason. During a two-hour bargaining session Tuesday at Ma
Georgia’s recent results would satisfy almost any program. Kirby Smart, however, is not interested in measuring the Bulldogs solely by their consecutive SEC championships. Georgia has followed both titles with losses in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, leaving Smart focused on producing b
Panthers standout right tackle Taylor Moton is dealing with a blood clot in his lung and will miss the beginning of the 2026 season, Carolina announced Tuesday. Moton was diagnosed with the blood clot in June and was placed on blood thinners. The team said he is responding well to treatment and is b
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list after a minimal-day absence due to left elbow soreness. Infielder Kyle Farmer was released from the roster in a corresponding move. Yastrzemski, 35, is hitting .230 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 85 games for the B
Longtime baseball broadcaster Karl Ravech and NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero are among the ESPN employees being laid off in a wave of cuts, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday. These layoffs are linked to ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network, according to an internal memo from ESPN chairm
Kirby Smart borrows strategy, philosophy and teaching tools from many walks of life to maintain an edge at Georgia. In the past he’s studied corporate success stories, the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty and crossover elite athletes. So it’s not abundantly surprising to hear the Bulldogs’ head coach to invok
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension with an annual average value of $6.75 million. Marino’s deal, announced on Tuesday, comes on the heels of a career-best season that included his first career playoff goal. “We view John
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said the NBA champions have not yet discussed visiting the White House to celebrate their title, according to an interview conducted by Variety. Brunson’s admission comes after Knicks owner James Dolan said the franchise had already accepted an invitation to make
Fifty days before the NFL regular season begins, five teams opened training camp on Tuesday with rookies reporting for the Bills, Texans, Patriots, Panthers and Dolphins. Carolina kicks off the preseason with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 6 against the Arizona Cardinals
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Kyle Teel on the injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain while catcher Edgar Quero was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte. Teel, 24, departed Monday’s road win against the Texas Rangers after he rolled his ankle on a play at the plate in the second inning. Te
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jordyn Brooks has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, ensuring the veteran linebacker remains a core piece of the team’s rebuild, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because th
Jon Rahm has an outside shot at clinching another individual championship at LIV Golf United Kingdom this week, but the Spaniard doesn’t expect a lot of clarity on or off the course at this point in the season. Rahm, who won consecutive LIV Golf titles and leads Bryson DeChambeau in a bid for his th
The Utah Mammoth signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension on Tuesday. The deal carries an average annual value of $6.75 million and begins with the 2027-28 season. Marino, 29, had a career-high 36 points (four goals, 32 assists) and finished tied for fifth in th
The Portland Timbers named Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach on Tuesday, signing him to a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season. The 44-year-old Spaniard arrives with more than two decades of coaching experience across Europe, most recently with English side Leicester City in the EFL
All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension with the Miami Dolphins, agent Erik Burkhardt confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. The deal includes $35 million in guaranteed money for Brooks, who initially joined the Dolphins in March 2024 on a three-year deal worth $30 mi
Chicago Stars FC forward Jordyn Huitema was placed on the season-ending injury list Tuesday with a torn left ACL. The knee injury occurred during the Stars’ 2-0 home loss against Angel City FC on Saturday. “The Chicago Stars wish Jordyn a speedy recovery with full support from the club and look forw
American cyclist Brandon McNulty was not seriously hurt in an apparent road rage incident before Tuesday’s time trial at the Tour de France in Evian-les-Bains, according to multiple reports. As McNulty was on his way to the start of stage 16, he was reportedly knocked off his bike by an angry motori
New York City FC signed veteran goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a contract extension through 2027-28 on Tuesday. The deal with the 33-year-old journeyman also includes an option for the 2028-29 campaign. “Greg brings valuable experience and leadership to our goalkeeping unit,” NYCFC sporting director
Yankees left-hander Max Fried is expected to return from the injured list and rejoin the rotation early next week when New York visits the Chicago White Sox, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday on the “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast. Fried, 32, is set to throw 60 pitches Wednesday in his second rehab outing at
St. Louis City SC signed former Columbus Crew midfielder Alexandru Matan through 2028-29 on Tuesday. The deal with the 26-year-old Romanian free agent includes an option for 2029-30. St. Louis sent $100,000 in 2026 general allocation money to Columbus for Matan’s right of first refusal. Matan played
